MicroGenesis Techsoft - GitLab Administrator - CI/CD Pipeline

<p>Job Description :</p><p><br/></p><p>Key Responsibilities :<br/><br/>- GitLab Instance Management : Administer, maintain, and upgrade our enterprise GitLab instance (self hosted or SaaS), ensuring high availability, performance, and security.<br/><br/>- User & Group Management : Manage user accounts, groups, roles, and permissions within GitLab, enforcing access control policies and ensuring proper segregation of duties.<br/><br/>- CI/CD Pipeline Support : Support and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines, runners, and integrations.<br/><br/>- Optimize pipeline performance and ensure smooth execution of automated builds, tests, and deployments.<br/><br/>- Backup & Recovery : Implement and manage robust backup and recovery strategies for the GitLab instance and its associated data.<br/><br/>- Security & Compliance : Ensure the GitLab environment adheres to internal security policies and industry best practices.

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.<br/><br/>- Performance Tuning : Monitor GitLab performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize resource utilization and responsiveness.<br/><br/>- Integration Management : Configure and maintain integrations between GitLab and other development tools (e., Jira, SonarQube, artifact repositories, cloud platforms).<br/><br/>- Automation : Automate repetitive administration tasks using scripting (e., Shell, Python, Ruby) and GitLab APIs.<br/><br/>- Troubleshooting & Support : Provide expert-level support to developers and DevOps engineers for GitLab-related issues, including repository access, CI/CD failures, and system performance.<br/><br/>- Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for GitLab configurations, best practices, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.<br/><br/>- Version Control Best Practices : Advise and enforce Git best practices, branching strategies (e.

, Gitflow, GitLab Flow), and repository management.<br/><br/>Required Skills & Qualifications :<br/><br/>- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).<br/><br/>- 6+ years of dedicated professional experience as a GitLab Administrator or a similar role with a strong focus on GitLab.<br/><br/>- Extensive experience administering and managing large-scale GitLab instances (self-hosted or SaaS).<br/><br/>- Deep understanding and hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline configuration and troubleshooting.<br/><br/>- Proficiency in Linux system administration (especially RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).<br/><br/>- Strong scripting skills (e., Shell, Python, Ruby) for automation and administration tasks.<br/><br/>- Experience with Git (version control system) and its advanced features.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) in the context of GitLab CI/CD.<br/><br/>- Understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, and load balancers relevant to GitLab deployment.<br/><br/>- Experience with database administration (e., PostgreSQL) for GitLab backend.<br/><br/>- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.<br/><br/>- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills</p> (ref:hirist.tech)